Nell vs Neely

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nell

Girl #1,460 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bright, shining one"

Origin: Greek via English

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Boy #31,322 Most Popular

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Nell Rank #1,460

Neely Rank #31,322

Nell is more popular, ranked #1460 vs #31322 for Neely.

Is Nell or Neely more popular?

Nell is more popular, ranked #1460 compared to Neely at #31322 in the United States.

What do Nell and Neely mean?

Nell means "bright, shining one" (Greek via English origin).

Are Nell and Neely boy or girl names?

Nell is primarily a girl name. Neely is primarily a boy name.